Postmatch editorial

Oldham Athletic flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Altrincham 0-1 Oldham Athletic. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Harrison McGahey scored 78' for Oldham Athletic.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Oldham Athletic led Corners 2-7. Altrincham also shaded Total shots 16-10.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Altrincham the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Altrincham

45.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Oldham Athletic

Altrincham

Oldham Athletic

2

7

Total shots

Altrincham

Altrincham

Oldham Athletic

16

10

Possession

Altrincham

Altrincham

Oldham Athletic

58%

42%